McNearney, Elizabeth 1826-1904

MCNEARNEY

Posted By: Ann Krumme
Date: 3/13/2012 at 17:34:42

Last Tuesday, at the home of her son Thomas on English Bench, occurred the death of Mrs. Elizabeth McNearney, aged 77 years. She was born in Canada and came to Iowa in 1869, living here ever since. Two sons and one daughter survive.

~Allamakee Journal and Lansing Mirror, Wednesday, April 17, 1929 - in the Looking Back 25 Years Column

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Added by LA, 6/19/2015:

At the home of her son Thomas, on Tuesday occurred the death of Mrs. Elizabeth McNearney in the 82d year of her age. Grandma McNearney, as she was familiarly called, was born in the Province of Quebec, Canada, Nov. 8, 1826, came with her family to Iowa in 1869 and here she has ever since resided. For many years she has made her home with her son Thomas. Two sons and one daughter, together with a large family of grandchildren, remain to rever (sic) her memory. The remains were laid to rest in the Dorchester cemetery after services held at the church, Rev. Father McCullough preaching an eloquent sermon.

The vacant place, the empty chair,
We see it day by day,
And oh! It fills our heart with care
Since our loved one went away,
But though the light has left us here,
Like the setting of the sun,
We will trust Thee ever, Father dear,
And say, “Thy will be done.”

~Allamakee Journal, 13 Apr. 1904 P 4 C 3